The US and South Korean forces will conduct joint exercises in the Sea of Japan from the 26th.
An American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will also participate in the exercise, and strong opposition from North Korea is expected.
From the 26th to September 29th, the United States and South Korea will participate in a joint exercise in the Sea of Japan with an aircraft carrier strike group consisting of the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan.
The deployment of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula was discussed at the "Extended Deterrence Strategy Talks" between the vice ministers of foreign affairs and defense held by the United States and South Korea on the 16th of this month. was mentioned.
Regarding the exercise, the South Korean government emphasized that it would "reaffirm its strong will to neutralize any form of North Korean missile provocation and strengthen its joint defense capabilities."
On the other hand, North Korea, on the 25th, said through a state-run website that ``we should keep in mind that the act of calling for war will only bring about horrendous devastation,'' and South Korea, together with the United States, is working to strengthen deterrence. blamed the government.
North Korea launched one short-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on the 25th from near Taecheon in Pyongan North Province in the northwestern part of the country, and also launched a short-range ballistic missile at Sinpo in the eastern Hamgyeong South Province. Signs of readiness to launch SLBM = submarine-launched ballistic missile have also been captured.
It is expected that North Korea will strongly oppose the joint training, and both the US and South Korean forces are increasing their vigilance against further launches.